Dave Mustaine has landed in the Top 10 on Loudwire.com's "Top 50 Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists Of All Time" list. "...Dave Mustaine helped define thrash metal as we know it. Able to swing between lead and rhythm guitar, Mustaine has crafted some of the genre's most signature licks." Check out the list at Loudwire.com.

I first met Kiko around 8 years ago for a cover shoot for Burrn! magazine. I had no idea who he was, other than the fact he was tremendously talented and that the staff from Burrn! held him in high regard. Since then I've come to see what a guitar virtuoso he is, and I'm deeply encouraged by his depth and talent. Very few Megadeth alumni have had the same feel and ability as Kiko. As Frank Sinatra says, "the best is yet to come!" -Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine, the creative driving force behind original American metal and hard rock crossover giants MEGADETH, and Chris Adler, drummer for the leaders of modern American heavy metal LAMB OF GOD, will join bassist David Ellefson in the creation of MEGADETH's anticipated forthcoming album.

Vote for Vic Rattlehead to win in the quarterfinals of Loudwire's "March Metal Mascot Madness" poll. Voting for this round ends on Tuesday, Mar. 31 at 8 a.m. ET. Fans can vote once per hour. Cast your vote at loudwire.com.